Vmware Engineer with Security Clearance

Overview We are seeking a VMWare Engineer, which will provide Engineering and Cloud Services support to include Systems Engineering, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Cloud Support for NASIC's enterprise. The VMWare Engineer will also assist in the migration of legacy systems and applications to cloud implementations (both on and off-premises). This is a new position on a multi-year program. Responsibilities Provision, operate, and maintain systems and environments in a Hybrid Cloud environment to include Private Clouds such as the on-premises VMware environment and the Public and Community Clouds. Maintain and operate vCenter environment that manages various fit-for-purpose hardware clusters including General Compute, Storage, and GPU enhanced. Manage performance and capacity for application containers running on a Kubernetes-based platform (VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid). Sustain and enhance VMware Tanzu (Pivotal) PaaS system. Manage performance and capacity for application containers running on a VMware Tanzu-based platform. Maintain a vRealize Automation self-service portal. Keep system and application blueprints current and add new blueprints as requested. Integrate automated tasks with the IT Service Management platform. Maintain and operate virtualization hardware configurations and firmware to include Dell servers, VxRail servers, vSAN, nvidia GPUs, and other associated equipment. Maintain and sustain vRealize Operations, capacity management, monitoring, and dashboards to monitor the health of the IaaS environment, report on and recommend hardware purchases to meet capacity demands and create dashboards for management review. Expand resources into the cloud if capacity not available on premises. Monitor Workload Optimization history when vRealize Operations when Workload Optimization is automated. Monitor capacity metering, trending, right-sizing, what-if scenarios, and resource optimization. Implement vSphere and OS-level change, configuration, patch management, hardening, and regulatory compliance. Develop, support, and troubleshoot scripts for automation of IT-related tasks for all system designs. Support and troubleshoot scripts written in Microsoft Powershell, Python, bash, and/or perl. Operate, maintaining, and enhance a self-service portal, automation tools, reporting tools and dashboards; reporting system capacity to system owners. Migrate legacy systems and applications to cloud implementations (both on-premises and off-premises). OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS: This is a full-time position, with standard operating hours Monday - Friday, unless otherwise indicated during the interview process. TRAVEL: Position does not require travel. Qualifications CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret / SCI required upon application for initial consideration. This position is not open for any clearance upgrades, reactivation, or sponsorship. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related field preferred. CERTIFICATION(S): Must possess Security+ or equivalent IAT Level 2 or higher certification . VMware Certified Technical Professional - Data Center Virtualization, Network Virtualization. Cloud Certification is a plus. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Five (5+) years of experience with VMware. Experience maintaining and operating an Infrastructure as a Service offering using on-premises VMware software and infrastructure. Must be willing to attain higher level certifications as required. Experience with Cloud Automation Tools Benefits WHAT WE OFFER: At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data. Job Type: Full-time (onsite) Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) with company matching Dental insurance Medical insurance Health Savings Account option Flexible Spending Vision insurance Life and Disability Insurance Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance) Paid Time Off Holiday pay Intrepid Solutions, a CIS Secure company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.